Sue Benson
Teacher of English, Art and Gifted
Media Specialist – Technology Coordinator

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I have been Director of Media Services at Aitkin Junior-Senior High School for the past four years and have enjoyed every minute of that time. I am called upon to be the resident expert in every area of media and technology. I am the head librarian, the information literacy specialist, computer guru, video production expert, and technology integrationist-- basically a one-stop source for problem solving and information. I thrive on the variety and the challenges.

I began my teaching career as a K-12 art specialist, including ten years at the middle school level, and later added elementary gifted and talented certification. I have taught high school and college English and served in an administrative capacity as Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Services for a cooperative education district. Other experience includes grant writer, ESL tutor, and in-service trainer.

History and language studies are my passions. I hold a Master of Arts degree in American Studies, am able to speak French fairly well, and can get by in Spanish and Norwegian. I enjoy adventure, working outside, playing tennis, traveling, and learning about other cultures. A few years ago I traveled around Europe alone for a month with only a bookbag for a backpack. That was an adventure.

TESTIMONIALS

What I appreciate most about Sue is her bright personality as a colleague and her readiness to help me succeed as a teacher. Sue's expertise has helped me to develop a dynamic World Language curriculum by incorporating 21st Century technologies that have been real assets to my students and their learning.

~Amy M. Wyant, World Language Teacher, Aitkin High School

Mrs. Benson is a teacher who brings fun into the classroom through thoroughly entertaining and enlightening discussion, while at the same time teaching with the integrity and the demeanor of a college professor.

~Andrew Petrie, Student, Aitkin High School

The greatest quality I admire about Sue is that she is such a good supervisor, willing to listen to suggestions and ready to change any area that would make the Media Center run more effectively and efficiently. She gets along great with others, is ambitious, and is always ready to help a student or staff member. She makes every thing she does look easy and handles every challenge calmly with a good sense of humor.

~Darla Croatt, Administrative Assistant, Aitkin High School Media Center

Sue Benson is an exceptionally capable, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator who is always looking for new and better ways to become a more effective teacher. She has a great sense of responsibility and a genuine commitment to education.

~Cheryl Schmidt, Principal, Rocori Middle School

Sue is a supremely talented arbiter of information and its place in the classroom. She proves herself indispensable on a daily basis by being willing to help out on a moments notice and provide essential support for my classroom.

~Jake Jaskowiak, English Teacher, Aitkin High School

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